After the Great Migration, Philly became a significant jazz center particularly during the ’40s, cultivating legends like John Coltrane and The Heath Brothers. Today, the genre remains as vibrant as ever thanks to events like the upcoming “The Jazz Room” show in Philadelphia. This sensational performance takes audiences on a musical journey to the birthplace of jazz and beyond, recreating classics like “Cantaloupe Island” and “All Of Me”, alongside fiery improvisations.
Escape into the world of jazz at one of the city’s most popular live music venues for an evening of pure jazz bliss! The show will take place at World Cafe Live on key dates over the coming months but places are limited so secure your spot now!
What is “The Jazz Room”?
Step into a dimly lit, street-style bar from 1920s Louisiana with “The Jazz Room”, an immersive 60-minute telling of America’s most original art form. Under the gentle glow of a vintage street lamp, professional musicians breathe life into jazz classics while honoring the genre’s improvisational spirit.
The carefully selected setlist weaves together timeless treasures, such as “On The Sunny Side Of The Street”, “Sing Sing Sing”, and “Ain’t Misbehavin'”, creating an authentic experience where every performance feels both familiar and unique.
Jazz, its story and the show
The story of jazz is inseparable from the streets of New Orleans, where African rhythms collided with European harmonies and Caribbean influences in the early 20th century. Born from African-American communities, the genre evolved from work songs, blues, and ragtime to become a revolutionary musical language characterized by syncopated rhythms and emphasis on individual expression.
“The Jazz Room” honors this rich legacy by taking audiences on a musical odyssey spanning the genre’s evolution. The performance transitions seamlessly from soulful “Georgia On My Mind” to instrumental showcases featuring “Freddie Freeloader”, before culminating with vocal jazz treasures like “Summertime”. Throughout the show, each musician demonstrates their virtuosity with featured solos, highlighting the freedom of expression that makes jazz so captivating.
Reviews for The Jazz Room in Philly
The Jazz Room has debuted in over 50 cities and is earning glowing reviews from guests, many of whom are rating it 4 or 5 stars. We’ll be updating this section soon with reviews from Philadelphia, but for now see what people are saying about The Jazz Room around the world.
Paris
The band is awesome. The venue is magical, with a great atmosphere. You feel like you’ve been transported to an old jazz club. A wonderful discovery.
“Le groupe est génial. Le lieu est magique, très bonne ambiance. On se retrouve emporté dans un vieux club de jazz. Très belle découverte.” – May 18
Dublin
“Would love to see more jazz events!” – May 18
San Francisco
“It was absolutely amazing. My wife and I loved it 😍” – May 18
“The Jazz Room” is transforming World Cafe Live into a 1920s jazz joint on selected dates over the coming months with two back-to-back performances scheduled for 6:30pm and 8:30pm on each evening.
Tickets are sold in categories, namely for the standing room, mezzanine, the reserved tables or the front row. Seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis within each category.